RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN MOTIVATION AND EMPLOYEES

PERFOMANCE:

A CASE STUDY OF UCHUMI, BURUBURU BRANCH.

RAEL GATI GIMERO

L137/14588/2011

A research project submitted to the University of Nairobi in partial fulfillment for

the award of Diploma in Public Relations.

AUGUST 2012

DECLARA TION

This research proj ect is my original work and to the best of my knowledge has never been

presented for any academic award in any university.

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RAEL GATI GIMERO

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Supervisor's declaration

This research project has been submitted for examination with my approval as a

university supervisor.

Supervisors Name

Mr. Kachero

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ABSTRACT

The study was aimed at investigating the relationship between motivation and employees

performance at Uchumi Supermarket Buru Buru branch. The general objective of this

study was to find out the level of motivation existing at Uchumi, the level at which

employees performance meet the expected standard, find the relationship between

motivation and employees performance, find whether other strategies can be applied by

Uchumi to the employees performance. The research highlighted the various levels of

motivation of Uchumi Supermarket in order to supplement the performance of its

employees.

The findings of the study have been presented by tables. 'Presentation of data collected

through questionnaire, data collected through interview schedule and conclusion of the

chapter. From the summary and conclusion of the study, the researcher would like to

make the following recommendations in line with the findings of the study on the

relationship between motivation and employees performance.

Ensure that the staff is well informed by structuring and effective down up means of

communication, Promotions, working condition, salary increment and bonuses program

should be introduced. This will help managers understand the importance of their

employees'rights.

This will help employees feel at ease when he or she is being recognized while working.

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